Title: Things to Do in Karapiro in 2026 | Expedia.com [Karapiro Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Karapiro.dx6313189)[Hotels in Karapiro](https://expedia.com/Karapiro-Hotels.d6313189.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Karapiro](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Karapiro.d6313189.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Karapiro](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Karapiro.d6313189.Car-Rental-Guide)[Karapiro Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Karapiro.d6313189.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Karapiro ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Karapiro Types of activities [Karapiro Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Karapiro.dx6313189) ![Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313189/65c324ce-0bc5-4e2a-96c0-4f6ce94679f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karapiro lake power station, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313189/65c324ce-0bc5-4e2a-96c0-4f6ce94679f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6313189) ## Recommended things to do in Karapiro | Number of things to do | 22 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details): $42 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)[Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](/things-to-do/cambridge-matamata-waitomo-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details)[Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro](/things-to-do/twilight-kayak-glow-worm-tour.a45271658.activity-details)[Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-new-zealand-tour-45-min-extreme-jet-boat.a4527786.activity-details)[Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour](/things-to-do/lake-karapiro-evening-kayak-glowworm-tour.a4524151.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)[Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](/things-to-do/cambridge-matamata-waitomo-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details)[Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-new-zealand-tour-45-min-extreme-jet-boat.a4527786.activity-details)[Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details)[Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland](/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-from-auckland.a48800748.activity-details) | ## What to do in Karapiro --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Karapiro? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Karapiro #### The Red Barn After visiting The Red Barn, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Karapiro. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Red-Barn-Karapiro.d975303084230467584.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chiddingfold Garden Explore the great outdoors at Chiddingfold Garden, a lovely green space in Karapiro. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.com/Chiddingfold-Garden-Karapiro.d6281729.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Karapiro ![Lake Karapiro on a beautiful sunny day, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034435/e3132b31-14b7-445c-b29d-6f312e1188e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cambridge ![New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320368/cbfda71a-3d86-4a45-988f-3cca0d216b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matamata ![Karapiro lake panorama, Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048118/c201a7fe-9d5a-4048-bb7d-1267fdae6bcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maungatautari ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Karapiro worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Karapiro? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Karapiro? ### Is three days enough to stay in Karapiro? ### What are some activities to do in Karapiro with kids? > - [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details) > - [Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-matamata-waitomo-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details) > - [Cambridge Waikato New Zealand: Tour -45 Min Extreme Jet Boat](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-new-zealand-tour-45-min-extreme-jet-boat.a4527786.activity-details) > - [Waikato: Ancient Forest Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sanctuary-mountain-ancient-forest-guided-tour.a49262456.activity-details) > - [Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-from-auckland.a48800748.activity-details) ### What to do in Karapiro for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Karapiro?